Heriot Wilkins Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Currin Lake Dam Barnes Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Heriot Wilkins Dam, located in Cumberland, North Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational destination along the Carvers Creek-Tr river.
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Summary
This Earth type dam stands at a structural height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 76.8 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was reported as poor during the last inspection in March 2021.
Managed by the North Carolina Dam Safety Program, the dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure public safety and environmental compliance. The primary purpose of Heriot Wilkins Dam is for recreation, offering a surface area of 6 acres for visitors to enjoy. While the dam's condition may be a concern, ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts are crucial to mitigate risks and uphold safety standards for both the dam and its surrounding community.
Although Heriot Wilkins Dam may face challenges in terms of its current condition, efforts to address maintenance issues and improve safety measures are essential to sustain its recreational function and prevent potential hazards. With the support of regulatory agencies and ongoing assessments, the dam can continue to provide a valuable recreational resource while ensuring the protection of both the environment and public welfare in the region.
River Or Stream |
Carvers Creek-Tr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Nid Storage |
76.8 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
32 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Little River At Manchester
|
161cfs |
Cape Fear River At Lillington
|
314cfs |
Flat Creek Near Inverness
|
6cfs |
Rockfish Creek At Raeford
|
74cfs |
Buckhorn Creek Nr Corinth
|
49cfs |
Cape Fear R At Wilm O Huske Lock Nr Tarheel
|
1070cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Heriot Wilkins Dam